Leon Russell To Have Surgery Following Recent Heart Attack

<p>Tulsa's own Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Leon Russell will have surgery this week in Nashville.</p>

Monday, July 18th 2016, 9:29 pm

By: News On 6


Tulsa's own Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Leon Russell will have surgery this week in Nashville.

According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the 74-year-old legend had a heart attack last week.

Because of the surgery, the Grammy winner is also postponing all of his upcoming concerts through September 18th - including his September 16th concert in Oklahoma City.

His representatives say they are optimistic Russell will make a full recovery.

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